The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives

The War Below delves into the complex global struggle to secure essential minerals like lithium and copper, vital for technologies such as electric vehicles, solar panels, and other devices.

The book reveals the intricate conflicts among industry leaders, environmentalists, indigenous communities, and policymakers over mining operations that often threaten sensitive ecosystems and cultural sites.

Scheyder examines the human toll of this conflict and explores why recycling and newer technologies face challenges in achieving widespread adoption.

He also chronicles the geopolitical competition between China and the U.S.

in the context of mineral production and processing.